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Round tour of the mountain Pincaldo in Faver

Mountain Hiking
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Duration 1.8 h

Distance 5.6 km

Ascend 290 hm

Descent 290 hm

Max. height 1297 m

Round tour of the mountain Pincaldo in Faver - Description

A round tour into the mixed woods of the valley Val di Cembra, around the mountain Pincaldo, to relax and observe the nature.
Starting from the lawns hollow of Ponciach this itinerary regularly climbs on a beautiful cobbled road in the shadows of the beech trees to reach after a long way uphill the place named Zise. From there the path smoothly goes on ups and downs into a wood of beech, spruce and white fir where you can easily find tracks of squirrels, foxes and roe deers or hear the tap of the woodpecker and the call of the coal tit.

Directions

  • Start

    Ponciach (Faver-Altavalle)

    The itinerary starts near the two little lakes which can be found as soon as you arrive at the hamlet Ponciach (Faver-Altavalle). Climbing path 415A you will reach the place Zise, a crossroads of forest roads with a wooden crucifix in the middle. From there continue toward the lake Lago Santo and following path 415 until it crosses the trail Sentiero Botanico Naturalistico (botanic naturalistic trail) which brings back down to Ponciach.

  • end point

    Ponciach (Faver-Altavalle)

required equipment

Trekking shoes or mountain boots Trekking poles

Tips for the tour

This trail is appropriate for a short walk, but it is strongly suggested in combination with some Nordic Walking practice.

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
To drive here from Trento, you need to follow the main road S.S. 612 north toward Faver. At the entrance of the town follow the signs toward Ponciach that you will reach in about 3,5 km from there.   To drive here from the valley Val di Fiemme, you need to follow the main road S.S. 612 toward Faver. Pass the tunnel and at roundabout drive back to the town. At the entrance of the town follow the signs toward Ponciach that you will reach in about 3,5 km from there.
Free parking at the entrance of the hamlet Ponciach near the two little lakes.

Interesting things nearby

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